"Twisted" Mini Bike Build

[manchester1]

Looks great:thumbsup: You can always put a little forward bend on the top portion of the bars. It looks like you have a good degree on the fork neck. I think I always use 30 degrees, can't remember:laugh:

 

[OND]

Needs a fat black steel wheel in the back with a white lettered slick and a nice narrow 5 spoke in the front with that coffin seat. :thumbsup:

Lmao, sounds like a good Idea ! :laugh: But maybe thats allready been done.

 

[OND]

Thanks manchester, not for sure on the exact heighth yet..but a little forward tilt would look cool. :wink:

 

[OND]

Triple trees, forks & handle bars...any comments are welcome before I weld them up.

 

[OND]

This bike sets good like it is , any comments ..would be appreciated .:helpsmilie:

 

[chipper]

Looking sharp !:thumbsup:

 

[buckeye]

I think the bars will beat your knees into submission.:wink:

Looking good.

 

[owend]

I agree with Buckeye, move the bars forward and save yourself the pain!! Your legs can't be any skinnier than his:laugh:

 

[Inventorpardue]

What if the downtubes were lower on the neck tube? Seems like that would make a stronger triangle, not that there will be any problem at all with that 1" tube. It would look better to me... just my opinion... its looks sharp as it is. :thumbsup:

Its more an aesthetic move than mechanical necessity.

The handlebars give it a clean, swept look without excessive bend. Its got a nice stance!

 

[firemarshal71]

I had a similar problem with my last design and ended up moving the seat back as a solution. With the amount of rake you have on there now, your steering radius is going to be limited but like someone else mentioned, it is a matter of looks/appeal over function- just need to determine what you want out of this bike and what you intend to do with it. For a drag setup, I think you're good as is. I like the design. :thumbsup:

 

[WrenchDad]

Where are you putting your foot pegs? On the down tubes or on the bottom rail. If your taller and sitting near the back with your legs streched forward I think the angle of the bars are fine. If your sitting more centered with your legs verticle, I think the angle is a little steep and low (seems like your arms would be in an "_l " shape instead of a little streched/bent). I guess it depends on what level of comfort you want. As far as style It looks pretty cool.

 

[OND]

Thanks guys for the comments. :bowdown: and I appreciate all of them. :thumbsup: I've been giving it alot of thought, and we'll see what happens

 

[trj1234]

Looks awesome man, very cool great work.

 

[mrpat]

Dang! how did I miss this one? I really like these scratch built bikes. Keep up the great work!:thumbsup:

 

[OND]

Thanks mrpat. :thumbsup: I thought you was mad a me. :laugh::laugh:

 

[OND]

Help !!! I need some help on trying to find a rear wheel and tire combination. Is there anyone who could photo shop/crop or paste me a wheel/tire on the rear please ? I'm thinking I need to cut the front forks down a bit, but with out a wheel/tire on the rear ...I don't know ! ut:

Front is a 12" wheel and tire, stands about 15" tall all together.

 

[boatguy]

Bike looks great. Definitely worth all the work.:thumbsup:

 

[OND]

Bike looks great. Definitely worth all the work.:thumbsup:

Thanks boatguy !

 

[TANKSAREUS]

Love the front wheel. Going to be killer when she's done. Save some money for some Bling

 

[OND]

Well...Its been awhile since I've been on this thread ! My son decided to drag this frame out and finish the build. So he widen the rear and put one of his kart wheels and tire on it ...mounted the Predator and throwed a used seat on it. He is getting close to his first ride now.